IMMIGRATION
Immigration news: New rules for Kuwait visas
Kuwait has introduced new conditions for the issuance of family, commercial, and tourist visit visas.
TRENDS
Go scuba diving and island hopping in Dwarka
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘divine dive’, there’s a buzz around water activities in Dwarka
TRENDS
How to reach Dwarka and holiday packages to the ancient holy town
Several travel companies are offering Dwarka holiday packages.
IMMIGRATION
New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa applications are now online
You can now apply for New Zealand’s Permanent Resident Visa applications online. Check you meet the eligibility for New Zealand PR Visa before you apply.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration news: South Africa extends temporary concession to foreign nationals till June 30
South African Department of Home Affairs has approved the extension of temporary concession to affected foreign nationals - those whose long-term visa application is pending for approval or decision on appeal or waiver - until June 30, 2024.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration news: UK extends validity of visa sponsor licences due to expire on or after April 6 by 10 years
From April 6, the UK's requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence will be removed. However, sponsor compliance remains high on the UK Home Office's list of priorities.
IMMIGRATION
New Zealand to implement new median wages from February 28
The new median wage rate of $31.61 an hour will be adopted into parts the immigration system on February 28.
IMMIGRATION
Italy has delayed the work permit application dates for foreign workers
Italy has decided to delay the timelines for foreign nationals to submit applications for one of the 151,000 work permits listed for 2024.
IMMIGRATION
New US filing fees for H-1B, H-1B1 and H-2B effective April 1, 2024
USCIS is increasing the H-1B and H-1B1 filing fee to $780, and H-2B filing fee to $1,080, from the current amount of $460.
IMMIGRATION
New US visa policy for those involved in misuse of spyware
The US has announced a new visa policy targeting individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware.
IMMIGRATION
The UK releases Net Migration Factsheet
Latest official estimates show that net migration in the year to June 2023 was 672,000 - up significantly on pre-pandemic volumes.
IMMIGRATION
In 75 years, 6 million people from 200 countries became Australian citizens
Between July 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, a 13% increase in citizenship by conferral applications was registered compared to the same period in 2022.
TRENDS
Three airlines announce flight connections to AlUla
Gulf Air, Saudia and Royal Jordanian to fly to the Saudi Arabian city of AlUla.
EDUCATION
Nigerian students flee war-torn Sudan to study in India
194 Nigerian students studying in Sudan have fled to India and Northern Cyrus to continue education.
EDUCATION
Indian student applications to UK down by 4%
International applications to study undergraduate courses in the United Kingdom are slightly up despite new policies announced by the UK government.
EDUCATION
Indian students are top first-year international students driving Germany’s enrolment growth
Indian students top enrolment in German universities, with most of the new students hailing from India at 11,733, followed by China at 5,661.
TRENDS
EU is planning to increase the Schengen visa fees
The new Schengen visa fee rate will go up from €80 to €90 for adults and from €40 to €45 for children.
TRENDS
Japan to introduce digital nomad visa soon
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has confirmed that the country will offer six-month visas to digital nomads.
TRENDS
Immigration New Zealand warns of ‘too good to be true’ job offers
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has warned migrant workers in New Zealand about job scams with the rise of social media apps.
TRENDS
Norway to terminate the au pair scheme for third-country nationals from March 15
Au pairs who already have residence in Norway or have registered an electronic application online or booked an appointment to submit a complete application for a residence permit no later than March 15 will remain eligible for the scheme.
TRENDS
Akasa Air announces international operations
Akasa Air announces international operations with Doha as the first international destination to its network.
EDUCATION
PM Modi inaugurates 200-acre IIM-Jammu campus
A Rs 500-crore, 200-acre state-of-the-art campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
EDUCATION
Australian universities urging international students to withdraw their offer
Amid reports of record drop in student visa approval rates for international students, Australian universities are asking some international students to withdraw their admission offers.
EDUCATION
Pearson and University Living collaborate to offer accommodation & financial services to students
Pearson has partnered with University Living (UL) to facilitate foreign accommodation, financial services, and logistics support for study-abroad aspirants in India.
